plural of Cochin China

(simile) Clumsy, aggressive, without care, concern or self-control.

(simile) Clumsily, aggressively, without care, concern or self-control.

Alternative form of only Nixon could go to China

(figuratively, dated) very long odds (in favour or against an outcome)

Misunderstanding or mishearing of like a bull in a china shop. / (simile) mundane

Only a politician or leader with an impeccable reputation of upholding particular political values could perform an action in seeming defiance of them without jeopardizing his support or credibility.

Alternative form of only Nixon could go to China

(rhetorical question, colloquial) Used to indicate that a previous comment is irrelevant or non sequitur.

(slang) A drug addiction. / (slang) Withdrawal symptoms.